Lemon Balm

What is Lemon Balm? Lemon balm is a perennial plant in the Lamiaceae family. It grows freely in sandy, loamy soils and in the woods of Europe, Britain, North Africa, Western Asia and across the United States. It produces a beautiful, white, two-petal flower during the summer months.  Lemon balm has anti-bacterial, anti-viral, anti-depressant, anti-oxidant, neuro-protective, radio-protective, hypotensive, and anti-spasm properties. It is a nervine which nourishes the nervous system and naturally calms and grounds those who consume it.  Historical Use Lemon balm has traditionally been used as a carminative for digestive disorders, a sedative for sleep disorders / insomnia, a nervine for anxiety, for muscle tension and soreness, headaches, toothaches, heart palpitations, tachycardia, hyper-thyroid, high blood pressure, stomachaches (a favorite amongst children), asthma, urinary incontinence, viral illnesses (i.e., herpes), poor memory, insulin resistance and much more. It is calming, nutr